United Kingdom

Art

Premier painter: Winston Churchill's rare works in London show

Winston Churchill place in history is secured by his role as Britain's wartime leader but his private and prolific passion for painting is less known. Now, a new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection aims to explore his life as an artist.

29/05/2026

Europe News

UK cyberspy chief calls AI 'unstoppable force' and warns about Russia

In recent months, authorities in countries including Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Norway have alleged that hackers linked to Russia targeted their critical infrastructure, including power plants and dams.

27/05/2026

Climate

Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record

Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.

26/05/2026

Travel News

London to Stirling trains for under €35 have just launched

The operator, which launched in 2021, already runs trains between London King’s Cross, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

26/05/2026

wellbeing

Younger generations not getting healthier, UK study finds

Researchers said the differences were unlikely to be explained solely by improved healthcare, increased screening or better diagnosis.

26/05/2026

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UK: Centuries-old cheese rolling in Brockworth attracts crowds from across Europe

The famous annual cheese rolling contest brought chaos and excitement back to Brockworth on 25 May, where runners raced down a near-vertical hill chasing a wheel of Double Gloucester.

25/05/2026

United Kingdom

Royal Navy ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to deliver aid

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

24/05/2026

Sport

Pep Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City

Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

22/05/2026

Europe News

UK police open to probe Mountbatten-Windsor sexual misconduct claim

The former Prince Andrew was stripped of his remaining royal titles in October by the king due to the growing scandal around his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019.

22/05/2026

Culture news

Prehistoric predators: Meet Jurassic monsters of the deep at UK show

Fearsome enormous creatures lay beneath the waves while dinosaurs roamed the Earth, now a new exhibition at London's Natural History Museum explores what lessons we can learn about climate change from Jurassic life underwater.

22/05/2026

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Rare aardvark born at UK’s Chester Zoo

Baby aardvark Womble is being hand-fed by keepers at Chester Zoo after a rare birth, only the second in the zoo’s 94-year history in the UK.

20/05/2026

Europe News

Radio station sorry after mistakenly announcing death of King Charles

Established in 1964 to challenge the BBC's broadcasting monopoly, Radio Caroline previously operated from ships off the English coast.

20/05/2026

Tech News

Mass unemployment, unrest: What Britons really think of AI

The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey.

20/05/2026

Culture news

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King win the International Booker Prize

The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel."

20/05/2026

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Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years

Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

20/05/2026

Nature

World Bee Day: How to make your garden perfect for pollinators

Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops.

20/05/2026

Sport

Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought

The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain.

20/05/2026

Culture news

Flat and full length: Bayeux Tapestry readied for historic London show

The loan of the work, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, had sparked numerous protests in France, mainly due to its fragility.

19/05/2026

Culture news

The six books competing for the International Booker Prize 2026

This year's International Booker Prize shortlist of six novels take readers from a Japanese colonial-era Taiwan to the propaganda studios of Nazi Germany.

18/05/2026

Europe News

Former Google executive takes reins at scandal-hit BBC

Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.

18/05/2026

Sport

Chelsea appoints Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal

Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by mutual consent in January.

18/05/2026

Europe News

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

16/05/2026

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London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.

16/05/2026

The Cube

MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: What's the reason?

The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?

15/05/2026

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King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.

15/05/2026

Europe News

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, setting up leadership bid

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

14/05/2026